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You could win these winter necessities with a little Arctic humor.

Despite negative wind chill factors, Michigan's natural gas supply is down during peak demand after a fire.
Arctic air is creating dangerous wind chills around Michigan. Here's what you should know.
Michigan officials have confirmed a second pediatric flu death in the state this flu season.
As Michigan continues to battle subzero temperatures, state offices will remain closed Thursday.
A man has turned himself in to police in connection to the fatal shooting of a 3-year-old boy on Southfield Freeway.
More than 36,000 pounds of the chicken nuggets sold nationwide have been recalled.
Schools will again be closed in Royal Oak on Thursday. Read the full announcement here.
Temperatures have plunged below zero degrees in every continental U.S. state. See the coldest temperature ever recorded in Michigan.
A man was found frozen and dead in Detroit early Wednesday morning, according to a report.
Mail won't be delivered in Michigan until Friday due to extreme weather conditions.
Here's your look at what is closed around Metro Detroit Wednesday as an arctic blast hits the region.
In a rare move in the zoo's 90-year history, it is closing down this week. See how they are preparing.
Here is a list of some of the warming centers operating in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
U of D-Mercy is among the institutions closing down in frigid temps. Read more here.
Wayne State has announced that it will close Tuesday and remain closed Wednesday.
One Michigan district took announcing a snow day to the next level. Get in on the fun "Hallelujah" twist here.
The extreme weather has prompted Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to declare a State of Emergency. Here's what to know.
From wipers to tires, here's how to keep your car running during Michigan's cold front.
Rochester Hills has joined the list of cities declaring a snow emergency. See the details here.